Iran

Iran is a vast Middle East country on the Arabian Gulf with a rich history dating back to the Persian Empire. Officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, its pro-Western Government was toppled in the 1979 Iranian revolution. It’s foreign relations with the Unites States have since been dogged by Iran's nuclear ambitions and authoritarian leadership. Today Iran is a major power in the Middle East. Iran’s capital is Tehran. Widespread protests in 2018 have challenged the leadership of President Hassan Rouhani. The latest information on Iran protests, politics, economy and tourism below.